In Episode 32, Doug exposes fraudulent claims about ionic/detoxifying foot spa devices/pads and the potentially harmful practice of apply lemon/lime juice to nails; risk of transmitting infections during hair removal waxing, the effectiveness of disinfection compared to sterilization; the importance of properly mixing disinfectants and the usefulness of ultrasonic cleaners.

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Time: 17 minutes and 29 seconds

In Episode 22 Doug discusses the effects of acetone purity on nail coating adhesion and how to test purity, whether wheat or gluten in nail polish can affect those with Celiac disease and why some UV cure nail colors pull back more from the edge of the nail plate when they cure or may be more difficult to apply.

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Time: 16 minutes and 55 seconds

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Listen as scientific nail expert Doug Schoon answers more than 60 questions submitted by nail professionals from around the world; addressing common myths/misinformation with fact-based expertise and knowledge. This audio version contains the first 16 episodes of his video series, “Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon”. Over four hours of Doug Schoon at your fingertips.

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Episode 19 discusses an important safety concern about the risks of ingestion of essential oils and some of the myths surrounding this potentially risky practice, as well as the increase potential for skin irritation and allergy when pure, undiluted essential oils are applied to the skin.

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Time: 17 minutes and 40 seconds

Episode 14 Doug discusses how different abrasives affect the natural nail and why certain grits shouldn’t be used. Why do some UV gel colors fade, while others are more resistant, how water affects the nail plate, as well as, the effects of pH and pH balancers on the nail.

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Time: 17 minutes and 21 seconds